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Characterization of Argentinian Endemic Aspergillus flavus Isolates and Their Potential Use as Biocontrol Agents for Mycotoxins in Maize.
Phytopathology - 1 Jul 2018
Camiletti Boris X, Moral Juan, Asensio Claudia M, Torrico Ada Karina, Lucini Enrique I, Giménez-Pecci María de la Paz, Michailides Themis J
Abstract excerpt
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a highly valuable crop in Argentina, frequently contaminated with the mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus. Biocontrol products formulated with atoxigenic (nontoxic) strains of this fungal species are well known as an effective method to reduce this contamination. In the present study, 83 A. flavus isolates from two maize regions of Argentina were characterized and evaluated for their...
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